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    sal·ly
    /ˈsalē/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. make a military sortie: "they sallied out to harass the enemy"

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  2. Sally can be a noun or a verb, meaning a sudden attack, a witty remark, or a jaunt. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of sally from Merriam-Webster.

  3. Sally can be a noun meaning a sudden attack on an enemy, or a verb meaning to make a sally. See how to use sally in sentences and idioms, and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  4. a sudden outburst or emergence into action, expression, or emotion.

  5. A sally is a military action, a sudden charge in the direction of the enemy. A sally sometimes has the advantage of taking the opposing army by surprise.

  6. Sally can be a noun or a verb, meaning a sudden rush, a witty remark, or a sortie. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of sally in different contexts and languages.

  7. Sally can be a noun, a verb, or a name. As a noun, it means a sudden outburst, a witty remark, or an excursion. As a verb, it means to rush out or to make a sortie. As a name, it is a form of Sarah.

  8. Sally can be a verb, noun, or pronoun with different meanings, such as a sudden attack, a witty remark, or a diminutive of Sarah. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of sally from various sources.